Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Democrat Mike Denham will not seek re-election in Ky. House

(AP) — A
Democratic state representative from Maysville says he will not seek
re-election next year.

In a news release,
Mike Denham called it an "agonizing decision" but said he can
"no longer ignore my doctor's warnings." He did not say what those
warnings were.

Denham has
been in the House since 2001. Democrats and Republicans will fight over his
seat in what is sure to be a contentious election cycle as Republicans are just
four seats shy of taking control of the House for the first time since 1920.

Republican state Rep.
Bob DeWeese is also not seeking re-election. Republican state Reps. Ryan
Quarles and Mike Harmon are resigning after winning elections as agriculture
commissioner and auditor. And Democratic Rep. John Tilley is resigning to work
in Gov. Matt Bevin's administration.